1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1966 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1966 Nissan Sunny is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1966 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 78 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Abarth 850 (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1966 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 850 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
